About CETI

The Center for Evolutionary and Theoretical Immunology (CETI) was established as a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in September, 2003, with funding from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was awarded Category I Center status from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Mexico in April, 2006.

CETI is an interdisciplinary initiative that conducts empirical and theoretical research on innate and adaptive immunity using a wide array of approaches and models. CETI is formed by scientists from the University of New Mexico’s Department of Biology and Department of Computer Science, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Santa Fe Institute. CETI’s administrative offices are located on UNM’s main campus within the Biology Department in Castetter Hall.

Our Vision

CETI's vision is to create a nationally recognized center of biomedical research excellence in evolutionary and theoretical immunology.

Our Mission

CETI’s mission is to advance the field of evolutionary and theoretical immunology by providing the environment where scientists may conduct innovative research. CETI will work towards its mission by:

• providing administrative support to assist investigators and provide coordination for the program
• supporting and maintaining essential equipment based core facilities used by CETI investigators (and other investigators) in their research
• creating and maintaining a visiting scholar program to allow for new ideas and collaboration
• establishing a mentorship program where young investigators receive guidance towards establishing their independent research careers